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God, the owner of world power

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Bible verse : Daniel 4::37 (NIV)

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven,
because everything he does is right and all his ways are just.
And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

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One day, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, who was famous as a violent king and a great conqueror who destroyed Judah, was resting peacefully in his palace, he had a dream that would completely change his life.

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He saw in his dream a beautiful and strong tree. The tree grew bigger and bigger until it was so big that it even covered the sky. The tree branch bears a lot of desirable fruits as well as its size. Many animals came in and were resting under the shade of a large tree. Many birds nested in the branches and made their nests.

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Then, suddenly, holy watchers descended from heaven and shouted at the tree!
“Cut down this tree and drop all the fruit from its branches! And drive away all beasts and birds that dwell in the trees! Then, leave only the stumps of the tree roots and tie them tightly with iron and brass lines! He will mingle with the beasts of the field, and his heart will be changed, and he will live with the mind of a beast rather than that of a man. You will spend seven times like that!”

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King Nebuchadnezzar woke up from his dream and was afraid.
The king summoned Daniel the man of God, explained the dream, and asked him to interpret it.

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Realizing that it was an ominous dream, Daniel was immediately taken aback.
King Nebuchadnezzar noticed this and said: “Daniel… don’t worry, just tell the story as it is…” Daniel replied, “My King… I hope that the interpretation of this dream will only come true for your enemies!”

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Daniel began to interpret dreams. “The strong and large tree that appeared in the king's dream is the king. So the command of the Most High will be given to the king. You will be driven away from men, and you will live with the beasts of the field, and you will graze like oxen, and you will be drenched with the dew from heaven.”

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Daniel's interpretation continued. “After these seven times have passed, the king will first understand that the Most High rules over human kingdoms, and that he gives them to whoever agrees with him. Also, the command to leave the stump of the root of the tree means that your kingdom will be firmly established again only after you realize that God rules the world.”

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After completing the interpretation of dreams, Daniel gave sincere advice for King Nebuchadnezzar. “O king! Do justice, have your sins forgiven, and show mercy to the poor people! If you do, your glory may last.” King Nebuchadnezzar realized that it was a special dream and fell into deep thought.

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Twelve months later, one day, King Nebuchadnezzar was walking leisurely on the roof of the royal palace. Looking down upon the great kingdom of Babylon, the king spoke aloud with pride. “Look at this wonderful city I have built, this great Babylon, does not my power and greatness appear as it is?”

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But before these words could leave the king's mouth, a voice came from heaven.
“I tell you, King Nebuchadnezzar, the kingship has departed from you. You will be kicked out of the human world and will live with the wild animals and graze like oxen. After these seven times have passed, you will know that the Most High rules over human kingdoms and that he gives them to those who agree with him.”

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The word was fulfilled by King Nebuchadnezzar. He was driven from the inhabited world and ate grass like cattle, his body was wet with the dew of heaven, his hair grew like eagle feathers and his fingernails like birds' claws. it happened The glorious king turned into a beast in an instant.
He had to live that way until God's appointed time.

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When God's appointed period was over, King Nebuchadnezzar looked up to the sky with a heart that feared God. Then his mind was whole again.
After sitting on the throne again, he praised the Most High God and gave glory only to God.

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Returning to his throne as king, Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed throughout the kingdom, “Now, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt the King of Heaven, and give glory to him alone! How great is that miracle!! It's amazing, what a strange thing!! His kingdom is forever, and his reign is from generation to generation!!”

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Through a dream, God revealed to Nebuchadnezzar what a great mistake King Nebuchadnezzar's arrogance was. King Nebuchadnezzar, who commanded the whole world, had no choice but to live a miserable life if God took his power.

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What do our friends think of God today? How should we who believe in Jesus treat God appropriately? The Bible teaches that God hates proud people.

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As children of God, we must remember today's Word when we feel arrogant.
I must realize that everything I have is within God's will and never lose my humble heart. We must always give glory and praise to God with a grateful heart for what has been given to us now.
You must live the life of a child of God who exalts and fears God anytime, anywhere.

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